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Greene becomes economy spokesperson
Scottish Liberal Democrat have appointed Jamie Greene MSP as the party’s economy and finance spokesperson.
Mr Greene will also continue to serve as Deputy Convenor...
Government appoints new Chief Entrepreneur
The Scottish Government has appointed businesswoman Ana Stewart as its new Chief Entrepreneur until July 2026.
Ms Stewart, who has chosen to take up the...
SNP candidate for Edinburgh Northern ballot
The SNP councillor for the Forth Ward, Stuart Dobbin, has put his name forward to represent the new Edinburgh Northern constituency at the next ...
First Minister convenes meeting to protect the country’s democratic foundations
First Minister John Swinney will gather political, faith and community leaders to a meeting later this week to examine the resilience of Scotland’s democracy.
All...
Findlay calls for the SNP to ditch gender agenda
Russell Findlay, the Scottish Conservative leader has called upon the SNP to stop wasting taxpayers' money on gender self-ID.
He demands that the summit...
Greens want everyone to copy their four day week
The Scottish Greens have already adopted a four day working week for party and MSP office staff, and they say it has positive results....
Labour government at Holyrood would speed up planning process
Scottish Labour say that if there was a Scottish Labour government at Holyrood they would speed up the planning process to unlock economic growth.
New...
Colin Beattie selected by constituency branches
The MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Colin Beattie, has confirmed that he has secured nominations from his constituency branches to be accepted as...
National Insurance rise criticised
Today’s employer National Insurance increase will have a significant impact on public services and it will cause economic damage for business, Finance Secretary, Shona...
First Minister continues New York trip “strengthening links” with the US
First Minister John Swinney is still in New York on the third day of his visit to the United States for Tartan Week 2025...
First Minister in New York for the Tartan Day Parade
First Minister, John Swinney, will undertake a series of engagements in New York on the second day of his visit to the United States...
Jamie Greene becomes a LibDem
Alex Cole Hamilton skirted around the question this morning on Good Morning Scotland, but it is now confirmed that Jamie Greene MSP has joined...
First Minister travelling to Tartan Week
First Minister, John Swinney, is visiting New York during Tartan Week. Mr Swinney will arrive in the Big Apple around lunchtime on Friday and...
Jamie Greene resigns from Conservative Party
The MSP for West Scotland, Jamie Greene, has resigned from the Conservative Party saying it is no longer the party he joined when Baroness...
Harvie to step down as Greens co-leader
Patrick Harvie MSP has intimated that while he will remain available for selection for Holyrood next year, he will not stand in the Party’s...
Christina McKelvie 1968 – 2025
The Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie MSP, has died.
The First Minister, John Swinney has issued a statement.
Mr Swinney...
Hyslop aims to be SNP candidate in Edinburgh Northern
City of Edinburgh councillor, local business owner, and community campaigner, Euan Hyslop, today announced his bid to become the SNP’s candidate for the newly...
Government holding offshore investment event in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government will host a major investment event in Edinburgh on Monday which is aimed at unlocking new private investment in Scotland’s rapidly...
Nicola Sturgeon announces her retirement from politics at the 2026 election
Former First Minister - and the first woman to hold the office - Nicola Sturgeon MSP, has announced her retirement from politics in a...
Edinburgh residents encouraged to have earlier checks on cancer symptoms
The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign has a new focus on head and neck cancer.
As Scotland’s sixth most common cancer, around 1,300...
Greens demand rail fare cuts to encourage train travel
The Scottish Greens’ transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell said that The Scottish Government should reconsider its decision to bring back peak rail fares.
Mr Ruskell’s comments...
New Permanent Secretary appointed to The Scottish Government
Joe Griffin has been appointed the top civil servant in The Scottish Government to work closely with the First Minister on major strategic and...
Macdonald says the numbers add up on free bus travel
More than 200 million free bus journeys were made by young people in Scotland under the age of 22, and around a fifth of...
Scottish Government announce infrastructure funding for Granton Waterfront
Monies announced today from The Scottish Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund will enable the infrastructure works preparing the way for 847 new homes, including 387...
Conservatives want to reduce school leaving age
The Scottish Conservatives have made a radical suggestion to overhaul the education system in Scotland.
The party has suggested that by lowering the school leaving...
Empowering change – Corra Foundation champions human rights in Scotland
Scotland’s third sector is buzzing with innovation, and The Corra Foundation is emerging as a key force for change.
Dedicated to tackling inequality and...
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP stepping down at next election
Gordon MacDonald who has represented Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011 has announced he is stepping down at the next Scottish Parliamentary election.
He has issued...
Choudhury calls for dedicated Muslim cemetery
Urgent action needed - leaders call for dedicated Muslim cemetery at Scottish Parliament meeting.
A community meeting hosted by Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury, has reignited...
Summit offers chance to transform public services
The Scottish Government Public Finance Minister, Ivan McKee, will issue a call-to-action to deliver system-wide change to 150 delegates attending a major Public Service...
Dr McKee’s petition to be considered by The Scottish Parliament
A former Edinburgh GP and Lothians MSP has lodged a petition with The Scottish Government.
Dr Ian McKee who was a member of The Scottish...
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